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County's one-stop shop moves people past prior criminal convictions - 2025-04-02T20:59:22Z
A program that welcomes individuals home after time behind bars aims to help them move on from their past and focus on how to be successful in the future.

Justin White appointed police chief in Bowling Green - 2025-04-02T18:20:29Z
BOWLING GREEN — Justin White has been appointed the new police chief in the city.

Perrysburg council votes 4-3 to reject marijuana dispensaries - 2025-04-02T18:06:26Z
Marijuana dispensaries will be not be moving into Perrysburg, after city council narrowly rejected ordinances that would have allowed medicinal and adult-use cannabis facilities.

UT celebrates its recognition as a top-tier research university - 2025-04-02T22:01:01Z
Dozens of people gathered Wednesday in the University of Toledo’s Savage Arena, not to marvel at yet another feat of athleticism but to celebrate UT’s achievement in reaching the upper echelon of academics and research.

Toledo Mud Hens looks to expand Hensville - 2025-04-02T20:17:47Z
In 2015, the Toledo Mud Hens were halfway through the completion of a $21 million project to redevelop old buildings in Toledo’s Warehouse District into what is now known as Hensville. Ten years later, the organization is ready for an expansion.

Scott Park groundbreaking to signal start of campus’ new life - 2025-04-02T21:03:35Z
Romules Durant, superintendent of Toledo Public Schools, and the TPS Board of Education worked for more than a year planning for a new life for the University of Toledo’s retired Scott Park Campus.

Interim president not a finalist for University of Toledo’s top job - 2025-04-02T16:17:16Z
Matt Schroeder, who has served as interim president of the University of Toledo for nearly a year, is not being considered for the permanent role.

Historian to discuss former president’s literary club - 2025-04-02T19:59:27Z
FREMONT — The historian of a literary club to which President Rutherford B. Hayes belonged will discuss the club’s founding and highlights of its 175-year history on April 10.

House budget plan cuts $120 million from H2Ohio - 2025-04-02T19:36:21Z
COLUMBUS — House Republicans have proposed cutting H2Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine’s signature program aimed at fighting back against toxic algal blooms and other issues that have plagued Lake Erie and other waterways.

Teen dragged by car in weekend robbery dies from injuries - 2025-04-02T19:29:17Z
An 18-year-old man who was dragged by a car Saturday has died from his injuries, police said.

Poets to present their impressions of selected Toledo Metroparks - 2025-04-02T18:53:44Z
When Kari Gunter-Seymour drove to Providence Metropark from her home near Athens, Ohio, six months ago to contemplate a poem she had agreed to write, the park’s canal boat and grain mill there were already closed for the season.

Riedel to seek McColley's Ohio Senate seat - 2025-04-02T18:45:47Z
COLUMBUS — Former state representative and congressional candidate Craig Riedel announced Wednesday that he will run for the Ohio Senate next year to replace term-limited Senate President Rob McColley (R., Napoleon).

Michigan lawmaker Mallory McMorrow announces Democratic bid for U.S. Senate - 2025-04-02T16:43:42Z
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a rising star in the Democratic Party, announced her bid Wednesday for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first well-known candidate to officially enter the race for what will undoubtedly be one of 2026's most competitive and expensive contests.

Eastwood superintendent search moves into 2nd interviews - 2025-04-02T16:41:22Z
PEMBERVILLE, Ohio — The search for a new superintendent for Eastwood schools is progressing, with the final four candidates from northwest Ohio.

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House Republicans strip governor's tax hikes, child tax credit - 2025-04-01T19:30:52Z
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed tax hikes on tobacco, marijuana, and sports betting are out.

Investigation into Arlington Avenue sinkholes expected to begin soon - 2025-04-01T22:39:43Z
The 1900 block of Arlington Avenue could soon be on the road to reopening.

New Metroparks Toledo ranger 'lights up the room' - 2025-04-01T22:29:28Z
A judge who administered an oath Tuesday to a new Toledo Metroparks ranger did not get a word in response.

Miami Street house won't be demolished for at least 2 weeks, city says - 2025-04-01T19:48:36Z
The Miami Street house where Keimani Latigue’s body was discovered won’t be taken down for at least two more weeks.

Lucas County Board of Elections affirms decision on Maumee recall vote - 2025-04-01T17:40:07Z
The Lucas County Board of Elections is sticking with its decision to place the recalls of Maumee’s mayor and six city councilmen on its primary ballot.

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Editorial: Pass utility reform - 2025-04-02T04:00:00Z
Ohio lawmakers are in the final stages of crafting a bill that covers utility reform and energy policy.

Editorial: Joann folds - 2025-04-01T04:00:00Z
Ohio-founded retail fabric giant Joann is going out of business, closing more than 800 stores, eliminating more than 19,000 jobs, and creating a retail void for crafters, sewing enthusiasts, and artisans across the country.

Editorial: Tariffs may be good for Toledo - 2025-03-31T03:30:00Z
Now that tariffs have been ordered imposed on cars and car parts made in Canada and Mexico, there can be no doubt that tariffs are going to be the policy of this country under President Trump.

Editorial: Ohio tax roller coaster - 2025-03-30T04:00:00Z
Ohio can’t make up its mind on state income tax policy. By way of newly introduced House Bill 30, House Republicans are moving to establish one flat income tax rate for everyone beginning in 2026. Vivek Ramaswamy, the Trump-endorsed GOP 2026 gubernatorial front-runner, promises to eliminate the income tax altogether.

Editorial: Ensure justice for Keimani - 2025-03-30T04:00:00Z
The tawdry and tragic side of Toledo was on display last week.

Editorial: Journalist smeared for Signal fail - 2025-03-29T04:01:16Z
The Trump Administration is spinning furiously to pretend that the security failure of a high-level discussion about a planned bombing attack in Yemen was no big deal.

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Hussain: Transformation of President Erdogan of Turkey - 2025-04-02T04:00:00Z
Turkey’s strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan has just put his heavy foot on the Turkish democratic scale and tipped the balance in his favor. A few days ago, his government arrested his main opposition leader, 55-year-old Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, on trumped up charges of corruption. The charges are a ruse to remove the main obstacle in his way to win the next election scheduled for 2028. Mr. Imamoglu has been running ahead of Mr. Erdogan in polls by a wide margin.

Shribman: Wendell Smith did more than change color of baseball - 2025-03-30T04:00:00Z
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The ball clubs have departed their springtime nests, pennant hopes are flowering like daffodils, the ancient game is springing to life again. For even the lowliest teams — maybe including your favorite — the future seems improbably bright at this juncture of the season.

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